Do not confuse the Waterloo in London with the Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. It is pretty ignorant; that the first thing that comes to a person when they hear the word Waterloo is, Canada. English people find this very amusing because the recognition the Waterloo Bridge demands, is not given unto it. Also one should not confuse Waterloo in London with the Waterloo in Belgium. And a little add on to your knowledge bank, The Battle of Waterloo was fought in Belgium. Of course the British were a part of it but then both the places (Waterloo) are different. The name Waterloo comes from the Waterloo Bridge standing on the River Thames.
Famous Attractions in and around Waterloo
- London Eye
It is also known as the ‘Millennium Wheel’ and is the biggest millennium wheel in Europe. - Big Ben
Established in 1834, the Big Ben is what people think of when they think about London. - Waterloo Bridge
The Bridge first started as a toll bridge on River Thames and now serves as a road and foot bridge. - Buckingham palace
The Buckingham Palace is where the ‘Majesty’ resides and when she is away, it’s open to tourists. - Covent Garden
All in the rage district in London well-known for its shopping culture. - London Aquarium
The London Sea Life Aquarium was opened in 1997. It has over 400 species of fish and is located on the ground floor of County Hall. - The Old Vic
Old Vic is a theatre south-east of Waterloo Station in London responsible for the formation of The Royal National Theatre. - The Royal National Theatre
The Royal National Theatre was found in 1963. It is a theatre group also known as the ‘National Theatre’ and ‘The National’. - Imperial War Museum
The Imperial War Museum was found in 1917 to pay a tribute to national and international war efforts of the martyrs. - Florence Nightingale Museum
The museum was built in 1982 dedicated to Florence Nightingale and is located at St Thomas' Hospital. - The Hayward Gallery
The Hayward Gallery is the hub for visual art and located in Southbank, London. - County Hall Gallery
County Hall is the largest art gallery in London featuring works from legendary artists like Salvador Dali and Picasso. - The Millennium Bridge
The Millennium Footbridge was opened in the year 2000 and is located on River Thames. It is only for pedestrians.
HOTELS IN WATERLOO
- Marriott London County Hall
Marriott is a 5-star luxury hotel right opposite the Big Ben. It offers facilities such as swimming pool, sauna, gym, spa services and high speed internet access to its customers. Here, one can enjoy morning tea overlooking the Thames and Big Ben. London Eye is just 5 minutes away.
- Park Plaza Riverbank
Park Plaza is a four star hotel with modern styling and contemporary décor. Situated on the south bank of the River Thames, the hotel offers a fitness center, Japanese and European cuisines, wireless internet and a world class bar. The London Eye and Tate Britain are in its vicinity. - Plaza on the River
Designed in the most contemporary way Plaza on the River is truly a five star hotel. The hotel is sited right in front of some of the major London attractions. The hotel offers its customers a lavish fitness suite, wireless internet and LCD Televisions with DVD and CD players. - Days Hotel London Waterloo
Days Hotel is a modern three star hotel near the Imperial War Museum and West End Theatre. The guests can enjoy at the hotel bar and dine on a la carte cuisine in its finest in house restaurant. Days Hotel rooms include contemporary furnishing, tea/coffee making machines and WIFI access. - The Mad Hatter Hotel
The Mad Hatter is a three star boutique hotel close to several London attractions. The Tate Gallery of Modern Art, The Royal National Theatre and the London Eye are just outside the doorstep.
The hotel offers its guests a traditional English Pub located at the hotel’s ground floor and free wireless internet.
Tube Stations
If you are travelling in Waterloo the nearest accessible tube stations are the Waterloo tube station, Waterloo East and Charring Cross tube station.
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